# What You'll Need:
→ Base & Face
01 - 1 round sugar cookie, 8 to 10 inches diameter or large round rice cake
02 - 5 tablespoons vanilla or cream cheese frosting
03 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
→ Decorations
04 - 1/4 cup candy corn
05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup orange jelly beans or orange M&Ms
07 - 1/4 cup pretzel sticks
08 - 1/4 cup red licorice strings
09 - 2 large marshmallows
10 - 6 to 8 mini chocolate cookies (e.g., mini Oreos)
11 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, tinted yellow with food coloring
12 - 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
13 - 1/4 cup assorted gummy candies
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place the sugar cookie or rice cake on a large serving platter to serve as the face.
02 - Spread an even layer of vanilla or cream cheese frosting over the surface; swirl in peanut butter if desired.
03 - Arrange tinted shredded coconut along the top and sides to resemble straw hair.
04 - Line mini chocolate cookies above the coconut hair and place a marshmallow on top as the hat’s tip if preferred.
05 - Use mini chocolate chips or candies for eyes. Optionally, slice marshmallows in half and place a chocolate chip in each half.
06 - Arrange orange jelly beans or M&Ms into a triangle to shape the nose.
07 - Use red licorice strings to craft a smiling mouth.
08 - Place round gummy candies on each side to simulate cheeks.
09 - Scatter candy corn and additional gummy candies around the base for decoration.
10 - Use pretzel sticks arranged beneath the face to form a bow tie.
11 - Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles over the design for extra detail and serve immediately or cover until serving.
